EXPLAINED: 15 - The Real Truth

Betrayed Again by Washington 50 Years After the Vietnam War?

Hmong farmers who feed California’s hungry now face the end of federal support under President Trump.

Capital & Main · May 28, 2025

California Interscholastic Federation Changes Rules for Track & Field Championships After Trump Tweet

President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funding if a trans athlete competes.

Capital & Main · May 28, 2025

Colorado’s Landfills Generate as Much Dirty Air as Driving 1 Million Cars for a Year

Proposed rules would force operators to measure methane emissions, fix leaks and, in some cases, install gas collection systems.

Capital & Main · May 27, 2025

Nearly Flown to El Salvador, Venezuelan Men Now Locked up in Texas — Their Fates Unknown

Detainees say they're being held in solitary confinement after family members helped them post about their situation on TikTok.

Capital & Main · May 21, 2025

Los Angeles Hospitality Workers Win Olympian Pay Raise

Hotel industry predicts financial ruin, but data shows a $30-an-hour minimum wage will stabilize the city’s tourism ecosystem.

Capital & Main · May 20, 2025

Van Nuys Airport Still Lacks Clear Warnings on Toxic Aircraft Fuel

Companies have failed to post signs alerting the public to the dangers of the lead-based fuel used at the airport despite a decade-old settlement requiring them.

Capital & Main · May 19, 2025

DOGE Cuts ‘Hurting’ Residents in Elon Musk’s Backyard in Rural Texas

While the tech billionaire slashes jobs and services, local food banks, veterans' health care and college students all suffer.

Capital & Main · May 16, 2025

Innovative Medi-Cal Expansion Threatened by Budget and Trump Pressures

Gov. Newsom walks back signature program that provided medical safety net to 1.6 million undocumented immigrants.

Capital & Main · May 15, 2025

Many on Navajo Nation Blindsided by Hydrogen Pipeline Change

Pipeline company touts helping the nation; letter writing campaign raises questions. Critic says, “Just pipe the natural gas.”

Capital & Main · May 15, 2025

A League of Her Own: Transgender Athlete AB Hernandez Faces Down Hecklers

Dozens of adults attended a track meet to yell at the teenager as she competed.

Capital & Main · May 15, 2025